The Week of February 23, 2024 | Marketing and Business News: Neuralink’s First Human Patient Able to Control Mouse Through Thinking

Welcome back to The Radcast! Your go-to source for insightful discussions on technology, business trends, and societal shifts shaping our world. In this episode, Ryan and Chris delve into the dynamic landscape of podcasting, the burgeoning realm of on-demand audio, and the innovative strides being made in technology. From Elon Musk's groundbreaking Neuralink project to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, this episode promises a captivating exploration of the intersections between innovation, ethics, and everyday existence. Join us as we navigate through thought-provoking conversations, uncovering the latest news, trends, and insights driving change in our rapidly evolving society. Discussion on Podcasting and On-Demand Audio (00:43-01:06)Conversation begins about the growing popularity of on-demand audio versus live radio.Analysis of how traditional media, including TV and radio, are adapting to changing consumption habits.Discussion on the potential for brands to engage with audiences through podcasts and branded content. Innovations in Technology (08:45-13:15)Neuralink's first human patient able to control mouse through thinking, Musk sayshttps://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/neuralinks-first-human-patient-able-control-mouse-through-thinking-musk-says-2024-02-20/OpenAI just revealed new software that lets you create realistic video by simply typing a descriptive sentencehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/after-chatgpts-viral-success-openai-is-now-getting-into-video.htmlImpact of AI in Daily Life Reflections on the potential applications of AI in personal interactions and customer service. (19:20-23:06)AI is shaking up online dating with chatbots that are ‘flirty but not too flirty’https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-shaking-online-dating-chatbots-are-flirty-not-flirty-rcna138836  Safety Concerns and Ethical Implications (24:17-30:34)Video of man wearing Apple Vision Pro prompts reminder from police to ‘cross streets the old-fashioned way’https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/safety-warning-issued-man-crossing-street-wearing-apple-vision-goes-vi-rcna139525‘We win if we make people laugh’: Liquid Death on its unconventional approachhttps://www.marketingweek.com/liquid-death-unconventional-approach/ Shift in Content Consumption Habits (32:52-35:17)YouTube dominates TV streaming in US, per Nielsen’s latest reporthttps://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/youtube-dominates-tv-streaming-in-u-s-per-nielsens-latest-report/ 
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